About B.O.W.I

Brook of Olives Women Initiatives is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women, especially widows and those in troubled relationships. Our work focuses on:

• Eliminating negative cultural practices: Advocating for the abolition of harmful widowhood traditions that perpetuate oppression and inequality.

• Providing Counseling Services: Offering emotional and psychological support to women in difficult relationships or transitioning through widowhood.

• Facilitating Couple’s Retreats: Strengthening relationships and fostering mutual understanding between couples through tailored programs.

• Raising Awareness: Educating communities about the adverse effects of traditional widowhood practices and promoting positive cultural change.

• Creating Empowerment Opportunities: Developing skills, resources, and platforms to enable widows and women to rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency.

Our Vision

To create a world where widows and women in troubled relationships are empowered to live with dignity, free from harmful cultural practices, and supported to thrive emotionally, socially, and economically

Our Mission

To eliminate harmful widowhood practices, foster healing through counseling and retreats, and promote empowerment opportunities for women by raising awareness and building a supportive community.

Our short term goals

• Organize awareness campaigns in communities practicing harmful widowhood traditions.

• Launch free or low-cost counseling services for widows and women in troubled relationships.

• Host the first annual couple’s retreat to strengthen relationships and encourage open communication.

• Create an online/onsite support network for widows to share experiences and access resources.

Our long term goals

• Advocate for and influence legislative reforms to outlaw harmful widowhood practices.

• Establish resource centers offering education, vocational training, and financial assistance for widows.

• Build partnerships with like-minded organizations to expand reach and impact.

• Foster cultural change through long-term awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives.

Our target audience

Primary Audience:

• Widows experiencing negative cultural practices or social stigma.

• Women in troubled or abusive relationships seeking support.

Secondary Audience:

• Communities where harmful widowhood traditions are prevalent.

• Families and individuals indirectly affected by these practices.

• Policymakers, community leaders, and influencers interested in promoting women’s rights.

Tertiary Audience:

• Counselors, therapists, and social workers who can partner with the initiative.

• Philanthropic individuals and organizations looking to support women’s empowerment.